If you have a loved one in a Chicago nursing home, you will know first-hand how hard it is to witness an elderly person's deterioration and growing dependence. This deterioration can make the person especially vulnerable to abuse by nursing home staff as well as...
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Distracted driving statistics you and your family should know
If you live in the Chicago area and you and your family members drive cars, you need to educate your family about the dangers of distracted driving. Although many people dismiss these dangers, and even operate their smartphones while they're behind the wheel, a quick...
Injuries as a guest in an Illinois home
When you visit a friend or go to a dinner party in a private home, you obviously expect that you will be entering a safe environment. Therefore, when you become injured as a result of visiting someone else's home, it will probably be quite shocking. You may have to...
Suffering injuries after a serious Illinois car accident
Being involved in a serious car accident can be life-changing. Not only can it affect you from a financial point of view due to damage to the vehicle, medical bills and lost wages, but you will almost certainly suffer from an emotional perspective too. The stress that...
Is your elderly parent affected by nursing home bullying?
If you have a parent or another loved one in a nursing home, it is likely that you assume the trust of the carers to take care of his or her every need. While many carers are responsible and highly conscientious staff, there is a growing epidemic when it comes to...
The most common types of nursing home abuse
When you allow a loved one to reside in a nursing home, you will want to feel safe in the knowledge that he or she is receiving the best care possible. While you can never monitor your loved one's care for every minute of the day, you may be able to sense when...
Is my landlord liable for my fall?
When you are a tenant in an apartment building, you are not in full control of many aspects of building safety, nor are you legally responsible for it. Therefore, when you suffer an injury in your apartment building, e.g., broken bones from a fall down the stairs,...